Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 111,285 miles on the clock, averaging 6,381 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 JWM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,285 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,036 |
| Average per year | 6,381 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 JWM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GL53 JWM
What car is GL53 JWM?
GL53 JWM is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 JWM?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 JWM was 111,285 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 JWM passed its MOT?
GL53 JWM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2019.
Is GL53 JWM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 JWM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GL53 JWM?
GL53 JWM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.